Remote Sensing Scientist

Radiance Technologies, Inc.

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Wright-Patt AFB, OH - NASIC Beavercreek, OH Until 9/30/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted August 1, 2026 Last posted August 1, 2026
Job description

Radiance Technologies is an employee-owned company with benefits that are unmatched by most companies in the Dayton, OH area. Employee ownership, generous 401K, full health/dental/life/vision insurance benefits, educational reimbursement, competitive salaries, interesting assignments, and a pleasant work environment combine to make Radiance Technologies a great place to work and succeed.

Radiance is seeking a highly qualified and motivated scientist to support Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) production with the opportunity to continue advancement of non-literal spectral, thermal, and/or SAR analytical processes and techniques. The individual will support advanced remote sensing exploitation functions through detailed technical data analysis and through the development and improvement of techniques and procedures for the Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (PED) of remotely sensed data. The position requires working collaboratively with other engineers, scientists, and analysts on complex exploitation issues.

Job Duties

  • Utilize advanced GEOINT tools to analyze and exploit remotely sensed data to produce and disseminate GEOINT products
  • Provide technical leadership to teams performing exploitation and process development
  • Analyze and develop processes to support the exploitation of unique, anomalous, and difficult datasets utilizing engineering principles and a physics-based analytical approach
  • Perform algorithm development for complex data exploitation processes

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in a STEM field (Physics, Chemistry, Geology, Remote Sensing, or other relevant technical field)
  • Experience in processing and analyzing remote sensing data
  • Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility
  • Understanding of signal processing techniques for solving new problems
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
  • Strong technical writing and briefing skills

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

  • Interpretation of image-based data
  • Experience with ENVI, ArcGIS, and/or similar software tools
  • Ability to code/script, such as in Python, IDL, etc.

Radiance Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

About this role

Summary

Analyze and develop remote sensing data techniques supporting geospatial intelligence

Job title

Remote Sensing Scientist

Experience level

higher education in STEM

Industry

defense

Location requirements

Remote in Ohio or work at Wright-Patt AFB, OH; remote allowed

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

remote sensingdata analysissignal processingteamworktechnical writing

Preferred skills

image interpretationENVIArcGISPythonIDL

Specializations

remote sensinggeointspectralthermalSAR
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, USA

Hybrid City

Ohio, USA

Remote State